Saturday, January 12, 2013

START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS by BLAKE MYCOSKIE

Want a chance to get a free copy of BLAKE MYCOSKIE'S book,
START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS?

First a little bit about the book.

Title: START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS
Author: BLAKE MYCOSKIE
Publisher: Spiegel & Grau (September 6, 2011)
Pages: 208



I have to be honest, I’d never heard of TOMS shoes until Blake Mycoskie spoke at my church, WILLOW CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH. I was instantly intrigued by his story, as well as admired his morals. I’ve been serving, mainly in the prison and Jail ministers, since 2004. I know firsthand what it means for God to place in your heart a passion that blesses you as well as others.

After the service they were selling TOMS shoes, along with Blake’s book out in the lobby. I was tempted, but low on funds and needing to pick my kids up from their classes, had me opting out. I went home not purchasing anything, something I often don’t do when it comes to books, yet the story of TOMS and the book START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS was never far from my mind.

Within days I received my Amazon Vine Program picks. To my utter amazement, START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS was one of the choices I could choose from! Clearly a God thing. I didn’t hesitate. I immediately ordered the book.

Right from the first pages I was captivated. START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS is a quick and easy read. I wasn’t even twenty pages in and I was itching to write and post a review. But I held off. I wanted to make sure I captured every essence of the book from start to finish.

In my copy, that I will forever keep, it’s marked with many highlights and dog-eared pages. Before I was even finished with the book I was emailing TOMS, telling others about it, and started a new blog to START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS. http://jackscardsofhope.blogspot.com/

I certainly could have reservations on starting this endeavor, but as Blake’s book clearly states, don’t over think it. Don’t let worry and fear cancel out what you know in your heart to be true. And don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

I’m NOT letting this opportunity to serve the least of theses for the Lord, slip away due to fear, doubt, and lack of. I will push on and carry out what Jesus has placed in my heart to do.

I WILL START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS!

What about you?

START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS by BLAKE MYCOSKIE, is a must read for EVERYONE!

It will change your life.

A few key things I learned from START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS:

-Trust
-Simplicity
-Faith
-Give



For a chance to win a copy of START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS:

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Winner will be announced January 16th, 2013. If I don't hear from you by January 20th, 2013, I'll pick another winner.

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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm always interested in books that deal with purpose and discerning God's will so that I can do something that matters. I didn't know there was a faith-based story behind Toms. In fact I only learned about Toms recently ---and how popular they are! The founder seems to have a story worth sharing. Elise
ewilson1120@yahoo.com

Robbye said...

Hi Kym,
I'm now following your blog.
I really like your music, book and movie review blog. I review books and have been toying with reviewing movies.
"Start Something That Matters" looks like a great book and one I would really enjoy.
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Robbye
robbyefaye@gmail.com

Tammie Edington Shaw said...

Hi Kym, I've heard him speak but I don't think I read his book.
Thanks.

Tammie
teshaw@sbcglobal.net